Saturday, September 19 at 9 AM
Self-Esteem Walk 2026
Join us at Lakeland High School. Bring your daughter, sisters, girlfriends, and let's be empowered together.
Welcome to Walk In It Inc.Stay Encouraged.
Stay Encouraged.
Be Empowered.
You are Equipped.
You are a Lady... a Lady of Distinction. 💖
A sisterhood raising a generation of girls who lead with distinction, with after-school sessions, girl talk, rallies, galas and a whole lot of pink & black.
- 700+
- girls monthly
- 30
- schools
- 1
- big sisterhood
since day one
Encouraged ✦Empowered ✦Equipped ✦700+ Girls Monthly ✦30 Schools ✦Pink & Black ✦Girls Who Lead ✦Encouraged ✦Empowered ✦Equipped ✦700+ Girls Monthly ✦30 Schools ✦Pink & Black ✦Girls Who Lead ✦
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Three ways to step in
Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year. Parents, girls and graduating seniors: there's a spot for you.
2026/27 Registration
Ladies of Distinction
Ladies of Distinction registration is now open for the 2026-2027 School Year.
W.I.T. R.E.D.
Parent / Guardian
Parents who are interested in staying connected, please register through Raising Excellent Daughters (R.E.D.). We are looking forward to seeing you!
Scholarship
Sandra B. Smith Award
Apply today for the Sandra B. Smith Scholarship, awarded to outstanding graduating seniors planning to attend a 2-4 year college.
Pink & Black Gala
Thank you for helping us transform the next generation of female leaders
Walk In It's "Next Steps" Celebration Gala was an exciting and elegant evening. The event featured impact stories, new programming unveiled, a live and silent auction, the awarding of scholarships, and an opportunity to be part of Walk In It's next steps. Supporters heard firsthand how lives have been positively transformed through the organization.
The Gala Supports Future Growth & Vision
W.I.T. Women helps the organization fulfill their mission to empower women to be holistically healthy in all aspects of their lives. Women participate in conferences and small group sessions based on specialized topics including self-care, thriving in the workplace, and living a balanced life.
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A message from our founder, Dr. Jennell Riddick
Raising a generation of ladies who lead with distinction. Here's what we're all about: changing the lives of the next generation of female leaders.
Walk In It Official Commercial
Take a look at the video to learn more about our organization!
LOD Spring Success Fun Day
View highlights from a successful first-ever Spring Success Fun Day!
Welcome back LOD!
Ready to GROW, lead, and get empowered in 2027?
Get in touch with your site coordinator today to get details on your school's LOD program! Not a LOD member yet? See your school's guidance counselor for more information, or sign up your girl today.
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Highlights 🎉
After countless after-school sessions, girl talk, high-heels, dresses, high-energy self-esteem rallies, mother/daughter paint, and plenty of pink & black ensembles, the Ladies of Distinction Program is impacting 700 girls monthly throughout 30 schools. We are thankful for your gracious support!
The Latest in LOD News
Good news, big news, our news
More Funding!
Walk In It receives a new grant
Walk In It Inc. is excited about receiving a Black Community Partnership Fund Grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation in partnership with Facebook. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
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Newsletter
We are still stepping!
From the 2023 LOD Shine Event, to a dolled up Sneaker Ball / Healthy Relationship Conference... it has been an amazing year! Check out our latest report.
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Magazine
The latest Walk In It Magazine
Several Ladies of Distinction came out for fun in the sun. The day was filled with inspiration and encouragement! The King's Fork Middle School auditorium was full of excited and eager Ladies of Distinction along with their parents and a few special guest performers.
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Special Shout-Out
Congratulations LOD from Gabby Douglas!
An Olympic-sized congratulations for our Ladies of Distinction.
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Site of the Week
Celebrating our Ladies of Distinction
This week we spotlight the Hickory Middle School Ladies of Distinction (Site Coordinators: Mrs. Bynum and Mrs. Davenport). Even amid the pandemic these ladies continue to meet virtually, empower each other, and excel academically. Keep walking in greatness, ladies!
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Join Us
Start a Ladies of Distinction Site
You can now open a L.O.D. site at your school, community center, or church! Using our proven curriculum, teaching methods and staff training, you can Encourage, Empower and Equip girls in your local community.
"What thing is IT that you cannot adequately put into words, but keeps your mind racing? Whatever IT is, you must go after it. You must Walk In IT!"
Dr. Jennell Riddick